Analysis of complications induced by polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for augmentation mammaplasty

ObjectiveTo analyze the complications induced by polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for augumentation mammaplasty, explore the reason of the complication. Methods Twenty three patients with complications after polyacrylamide hydrogel injection were classified by signs and symptoms, ultrasound and pathologic examinations were made. Results The main complications were pain,hard nodule,asymmetry and breast deformation..The injected material was distributed diffusely behind gland, in gland, in muscles or subcutaneous., even out of breast, caused some pathologic changes and it's hard to be cleaned completely from normal tissue. ConclusionsThe complications were caused mainly by incorrect manipulation during operation, others might be relative to the injected material. The reliability of this injection method for augumentation should be cautiously observed.